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Shirish Sharma ¹, I. P. Singh ¹, P. Parthasarthy Rao ², G. Basavaraj ², N. Nagaraj ²

Affiliations
1 Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan, IN
2 International Crop Research Institute of Semi Arid Tropic (I.C.R.I.S.A.T.), Hyderabad, A.P., IN

Abstract

The present study was conducted to estimate marketing efficiency and price spread of pearl millet in Rajasthan. Regulated markets of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Nagaur were selected for the purpose of studying marketing cost incurred and margins earned by various intermediaries in marketing of pearl millet. Information regarding marketed surplus, price received and cost incurred in marketing was collected and price spread across different value chains was analyzed. In most of the markets, producer's share in consumer rupee was highest in Channel II followed by Channel I and it was lowest in Channel III. The analysis of relative share of producer per quintal of pearl millet revealed that in Jodhpur market, it was highest (68.84 %) in channel I. The relative share of producer in consumer rupee was almost same (67 %) in Nagaur and Jaipur markets in channel II. The net share of village trader was highest in Jaipur market (8.94 %) in channel I and net share of commission agent was highest (8.66 %) in Nagaur in channel III followed by Jodhpur (5.98 %). The net share of wholesaler (channel I) was highest in Jodhpur market (6.79 %) and lowest in Jaipur market (1.64 %). In Nagaur market, the relative share of retailer was highest (16.76 %) and lowest in Jaipur market (3.58 %). The analysis of efficiency of channel I in different markets revealed that it was highest in Jodhpur market (1.23) and lowest in Jaipur market (1.07). The analysis of efficiency of channel III revealed that it was the highest (1.09) in Jodhpur market followed by Nagaur (0.96).

Keywords

Pearl Millet, Economic, Marketing

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Shirish Sharma ¹, I.P. Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, SK RAU Bikaner, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

The present study was devoted to an analysis of behaviour of market arrivals and prices of pearl millet in Rajasthan. In Nagaur market, the arrivals in the peak period were maximum during last 10 years (2000-01 to 2009-10). These were in the range of about 55.91 (2003-04) to 79.92 per cent (2008-09) of the total arrivals. In Jodhpur market, the arrivals of pearl millet followed more or less the same pattern as in Nagaur. In Jaipur market, the arrivals in peak period were maximum. The maximum arrivals were in the peak period followed by mid-period and lean period. The seasonal indices analysis of arrivals and prices revealed that when major portion of the produce was received in the market, the prices were at the lowest. The correlation between arrivals and price in Jodhpur market was positive and statistically significant. This positive and significant correlation coefficient could be attributed to the off-season supplies of pearl millet which fetch higher prices. Trend analysis of arrivals of pearl millet in the selected markets of the State shows that the trend values of arrivals in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Nagaur showed an increasing trend over the years.

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Shirish Sharma ¹, N. P. Singh ², P. C. Ranjith ³

Affiliations
1 SK Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner 334 006, IN
2 Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, New Delhi 110 001, IN
3 Ch. Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing, Jaipur 302 033, IN

Abstract

This study deals with the factors hindering the adoption of innovations in the arid agro-ecosystems of India. Adoption of agricultural technologies helps increase agricultural output, which can impact poverty levels and environmental degradation. The present study was conducted in Rajasthan, India, to identify the technology adoption of agricultural households and various socio-economic and socio-personal factors affecting the same. Among several coping strategies for climate vulnerability, other than a shift towards rainfed crops, reducing the number of irrigations, deepening existing wells and advancing or delaying irrigation were common in the arid ecosystems. Some important policy measures have been drawn from this study. First, the sustainable development of groundwater resources, particularly in the low-productive eastern region, would go a long way in improving agricultural productivity in the country. Agricultural productivity can also be improved by increasing fertilizer use. Second, it proves cost-reducing technologies and creates awareness of better resource-saving options for better returns. Finally, advisory services and the availability of extension personnel are important in rural development.

Keywords

Adoption of Innovations, Agricultural Technologies, Arid Agro-Ecosystems, Rural Development.

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